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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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